Press Release: The 2026 Berlinale Talents, Jury of the Berlinale Talents Mastercard Enablement Programme and The Dream Makers Short Film Contest.
We are very pleased to share our latest news with you, including this year's 200 Talents, the return of the Berlinale Talents Mastercard Enablement Programme and the brand new international short film contest The Dream Makers. Read the full press release here.
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The 2026 Berlinale Talents Lab & Talent Project Market
New in 2026, the Berlinale Talents Lab will host 20 alumni projects spanning fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental forms, creating a collaborative space to refine creative visions and accelerate production. The Talent Project Market will also spotlight alumni, presenting 10 projects seeking production partners within the Berlinale Co-Production Market, reinforcing international partnerships and shaping the future of cinema.
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Berlinale Talents Alumni News
The Berlinale Talents alumni community is always busy, and we love celebrating their progress, developments, successes and more. Keep up to date with the latest festival & awards news, catch interviews with members of the community, and much more.
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Join the Berlinale Talents Circle of Friends
The saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child, and we believe it takes a village to nurture talent too. You can become a part of that effort by joining the Berlinale Talents Circle of Friends and help support our future Talents. By making a contribution, no matter the size, you are helping ensure the next generation of Talents from all over the world can join us in Berlin and gain access to international networks, joint projects and shared visions.
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